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Meta's Leaked Memo Reveals AI Pendant and Wearables Strategy
Meta plans to test an AI pendant and expand its smart glasses lineup, according to a leaked internal memo. The company aims to boost sales of AI-powered wearables to 10 million units by mid-2026.
Meta is set to internally test an AI companion device, dubbed the 'AI pendant,' as part of its broader wearables strategy, according to an internal memo reviewed by *The Information*. The memo, authored by Meta's Vice President of Wearables, Alex Himel, outlines plans to expand its smart glasses lineup and introduce a new enterprise offering called 'Wearables for Work.' The strategy is intended to reverse losses at the Reality Labs hardware division while increasing adoption of Meta's AI models and products. The AI pendant is expected to undergo internal testing by spring 2027 and may include a camera, though no specific technical details were provided. The memo also highlights the development of 'supersensing' smart glasses, which continuously track user activity using cameras and sensors, enabling Meta AI to assist with daily tasks like reminding users of forgotten items. Meta's current smart glasses lineup includes Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta through a partnership with EssilorLuxottica. The company aims to add more brands and styles to its lineup to improve gross margins and reach a wider audience. EssilorLuxottica reported that over 7 million Meta-powered smart glasses were sold in 2025, with daily use of AI-powered glasses tripling year over year. Meta also plans to roll out a two-tier subscription model for its AI chatbot, Meta AI, and is developing a platform for third-party apps on its wearables. *Source: [thedecoder](https://the-decoder.com/metas-leaked-memo-reveals-ai-pendant-supersensing-glasses-and-enterprise-wearables-strategy/)*
Key points
- Meta plans to test an AI pendant internally next year, according to an internal memo.
- The AI pendant could have a camera and is set for internal testing by spring 2027.
- Meta aims to expand its smart glasses lineup to include 'supersensing' models that track user activity continuously.
- Meta's current smart glasses lineup includes Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta through a partnership with EssilorLuxottica.
- EssilorLuxottica reported that more than 7 million Meta-powered smart glasses were sold in 2025.
- Daily use of AI-powered smart glasses has tripled year over year, according to Zuckerberg.
- Meta is developing a developer platform where third parties can upload apps for its wearables.